pt 5 - sartre notes

What does “existence precedes essence” mean in Sartre’s philosophy?

Man exists first and defines himself later.

What responsibility do individuals have according to Sartre?

We are all responsible for all human beings.

What is the feeling of anguish in Sartre’s philosophy?

Complete responsibility for one’s actions.

What does Sartre mean by “condemned to be free”?

We have no preexisting values or moral laws,

How does Sartre define despair?

Realizing one can only count on oneself.

What does Sartre mean by “man is the sum of his actions”?

Man exists through his realizations and actions.

How does existentialism differ from Descartes regarding self-discovery?

We discover others while discovering ourselves.

What is the universality of the human condition according to Sartre?

We must labor and die in the world.

What is the foundation of all values in Sartre’s philosophy?

Freedom depends on the freedom of others.

How does Sartre’s view of freedom relate to others?

I must will the freedom of others too.